English Advanced Question Thread

[Jyrgal]

hey! for mod A is it advisable to include one aspect of context for one paragraph?
for example: (julius caesar & the prince)
para 1 (the prince): political instability in florence and divided states of italy= absolute and pragmatic means of getting power
para 2 (julius caesar): lack of heir, fear from war of roses= shakespeare's parallel meanings of power

Or is it better to link each paragraphs to different contexts all throughout?
thanks

[jamonwindeyer]

hey! for mod A is it advisable to include one aspect of context for one paragraph?
for example: (julius caesar & the prince)
para 1 (the prince): political instability in florence and divided states of italy= absolute and pragmatic means of getting power
para 2 (julius caesar): lack of heir, fear from war of roses= shakespeare's parallel meanings of power

Or is it better to link each paragraphs to different contexts all throughout?
thanks

Hey Jyrgal! Pick your poison I think - I personally just used context throughout as I pleased and let the themes dictate my paragraph topics. However, if you can link one theme to one aspect of context specifically, no reason not to run with your idea!! As long as context is playing a key role, as is vital in Module A

[katnisschung]

hi!
i'm trying to find a word to describe a job that has no responsibilities but looks important..
in the context of Boris Johnson and his current role as secretary for state of foreign
and commonwealth affairs

[sudodds]

hi!
i'm trying to find a word to describe a job that has no responsibilities but looks important..
in the context of Boris Johnson and his current role as secretary for state of foreign
and commonwealth affairs

Figurehead perhaps? Reminds me a lot of this scene from The Office UK haha

[bellerina]

For my discovery text (Go back to where you came from), anyone know a good related text? Thanks!   

[jamonwindeyer]

For my discovery text (Go back to where you came from), anyone know a good related text? Thanks!   

Hey! Not familiar with that text, but there are a heap of suggestions for the AoS in general you can read here

[beau77bro]

Hey! It's a little tough to know exactly what will work better without seeing it in action, but the general approach would be to start your argument with a general issue, then link it to your text and its context/audience. EG: Relationships can be damaging. This is epitomised in ________, as the composer extrapolates on their context to...


Yep, context is important, but not as important here as it is in Module A! I think your approach sounds solid, but try not to be TOO rigid in how you argue your points. If you lock yourself down to a structure too specifically, it becomes really difficult to be flexible when faced with a difficult question. Try to instead have a broader idea of what is required, perhaps using this guide as a reference

thanks jamon, sorry for how vague the question was but thankyou. ahahhah i wasnt very rigid come exams lmao, but i kinda used that general structure to direct my argument and give me the steps i needed to like in depth-ish analyse and present ideas. i say this but i actually have no idea how it went so hahahaha who knows, thanks so much for all the help, you and elyse and all of atarnotes are so helpful thankyou. just wish id focused more on E.

[Kirri Rule]

Hey guys i know trials are just around the corner and i was wondering the best ways in which to be fully prepared for trials and if anyone had any tips or what they are doing.
Thank you

Also I'm studying for mod C the crucible and was wondering if anyone had any recommended related texts that they used. Thank you!

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[bellerina]

Hey guys i know trials are just around the corner and i was wondering the best ways in which to be fully prepared for trials and if anyone had any tips or what they are doing.
Thank you

Well, I am doing practice papers and getting them marked from my teachers. Writing notes is effective as well, but i do highly recommend practice papers my friend   

[Kirri Rule]

Well, I am doing practice papers and getting them marked from my teachers. Writing notes is effective as well, but i do highly recommend practice papers my friend   

Hey thanks for the reply, are you doing full practice papers, like under time limits and closed book? or are you just writing planned answers for questions? Thanks

[Wales]

Hey guys i know trials are just around the corner and i was wondering the best ways in which to be fully prepared for trials and if anyone had any tips or what they are doing.
Thank you

Also I'm studying for mod C the crucible and was wondering if anyone had any recommended related texts that they used. Thank you!

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Writing up practice essays and sending em here or school to get it marked. Along with writing notes obviously.

[Wales]

Hey thanks for the reply, are you doing full practice papers, like under time limits and closed book? or are you just writing planned answers for questions? Thanks

I would recommend constructing a essay to the best of your ability open book etc. That way you can learn while you practice essays and when it comes to trials you just need to familiarise yourself with the essay. Maybe asking your teacher for practice questions or just looking up past paper questions for your module.

Before trials I would recommend having:

A perfected creative
Mod A Essay
Mod B Essay
Mod C Essay

They should be what you aim to write in the exam and what you would hand in if it was a hand in. As best as you can.

Obviously in exam conditions you might not be able to replicate the essay but you should be able to at least somewhat.

I've started preparing my discovery essay, refining my creative and Mod A essay as of now.

[Kirri Rule]

I would recommend constructing a essay to the best of your ability open book etc. That way you can learn while you practice essays and when it comes to trials you just need to familiarise yourself with the essay. Maybe asking your teacher for practice questions or just looking up past paper questions for your module.

Before trials I would recommend having:

A perfected creative
Mod A Essay
Mod B Essay
Mod C Essay

They should be what you aim to write in the exam and what you would hand in if it was a hand in. As best as you can.

Obviously in exam conditions you might not be able to replicate the essay but you should be able to at least somewhat.

I've started preparing my discovery essay, refining my creative and Mod A essay as of now.

Thanks heaps thats really helpful, i was just worried that with doing that, that the question in the exam wouldn't align with the essay and quotes i have used. Like for example for mod B we are doing speeches, and there are so many speeches to choose from with so many different ideas.

[bellerina]

Thanks heaps thats really helpful, i was just worried that with doing that, that the question in the exam wouldn't align with the essay and quotes i have used. Like for example for mod B we are doing speeches, and there are so many speeches to choose from with so many different ideas.

I'm not doing Module B Speeches, but, i do think you should familiarise yourself with all the different types of questions that could be asked... so check out past papers and look at the questions.. defs do those past papers like i cant stress enough, it honestly boosts your confidence and you'll smash the exams my friend! I also agree with Wales, you should try to perfect all the writings for AOS and Modules, before you start timing yourself! Something, i've started to do as well!   

[jamonwindeyer]

Thanks heaps thats really helpful, i was just worried that with doing that, that the question in the exam wouldn't align with the essay and quotes i have used. Like for example for mod B we are doing speeches, and there are so many speeches to choose from with so many different ideas.

This is where you run the risk if you memorise!! You should always have enough knowledge of the text, including quotes and techniques, to answer any question they can throw you.

The memorise vs don't memorise argument doesn't have a single answer, it very much depends on you. Personally, I never memorised, buts lots of people do